After nearly three seasons with the Chicago Fire, where he reached the playoffs on one occasion, Klopas was fired in October and inquired about the Impact job a few weeks later. The Greek native, who spent nine seasons playing professional soccer in Greece and had 39 caps with the U.S. national team, enjoys a strong relationship with Impact sporting director Nick De Santis.

Mauro Biello (assistant coach), Youssef Dahha (goalkeeper coach) and Paolo Pacione (fitness coach) will all retain their positions on the Impact’s technical staff, whereas former assistant coach Philippe Eullaffroy will now only oversee Montreal’s youth academies. In addition, former director of soccer operations Matt Jordan has been promoted to technical director.

Klopas is also expected to bring along an additional assistant coach of his choosing.

The Impact kick off their preseason training camp on Jan. 27 in Montreal.